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Get Ready for a New Culinary Adventure at Hazlet Cafe with Tanya Haukeness!
We are thrilled to announce that Tanya Haukeness is now leasing the Hazlet Cafe to serve up delicious food to our community and area! Hazlet Cafe will be open full time starting Sept 9th with hours from 9-3PM NEW CONTACT # 306-671-7155 Soft Opening this THURSDAY AUG 29TH during the Hazlet Market on Main Street! Deep Fried Food available* Source: Hazlet Cafe Related Links: Village of Hazlet - Link to the Village of Hazlet page for more information about the community and loc
Aug 28, 2024


Hitching Post Restaurant Opens in Gull Lake
The " Hitching Post Restaurant " is the new name for the Gull Lake Esso Restaurant on the #1 Highway at Gull Lake. For those who like to get a head start in the morning, the restaurant will be open for breakfast from 6 in the morning. Stop by for lunch or dinner, or indulge in a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade pie, if you are in search of an appetizing home-cooked meal. They will be open seven days a week until 8 p.m. Visit the Hitching Post Restaurant in Gull Lake and
Aug 26, 2024


2024 Wiener Wednesday: InCyte Environmental Services Raises $2,800 for Community Organizations
InCyte Environmental Services completed its "2024 Wiener Wednesday" community fundraising event. Pam Kirwan, the owner, posted an update on the Incyte Facebook earlier today announcing the success of this year's fundraising. The event raised $2,800.00, which will be given back to the following community organizations: $1,000.00 dollars will be used to support a movie at the SWT Lyceum Theatre. $700.00 dollars will be used to fund the Carnival at the Gull Lake Market on Septe
Aug 22, 2024


Community Spotlight: FAST TRUCKING and Glenn Metz's Generous Donation to Autumn House
Administrator Samantha Shackleton (L) Cook Kim Hay (R) A huge thank you to Glenn Metz and FAST TRUCKING for their 4-H beef donation to Autumn House. Autumn House really appreciates your generosity and support. The Autumn House auxiliary, along with nine other couples, paid for the cutting and wrapping. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jo Ann Allison Related Links: For more information and resources related to the community spotlight on FAST TRUCKING and Glenn Metz's generous
Aug 14, 2024


Understanding Your Role: Municipal Governance 101 Webinar for Potential Town Council Candidates
Municipal elections will take place on November 13. Are you considering running for town council? It's an excellent way to contribute to your community. I spent several years on town council, and here are some things to consider if you want to run for council. Sitting on town council is both an educational experience and a time commitment. Terms last four years, during which time you must attend council and committee meetings. Sitting on Town Council entails more than simply
Aug 13, 2024


Celebrating Excellence: Small Town Marketing & Communication Award Winners in SEDA 2024 Awards of Excellence
Lindsay Alliban (R) accepting award on behalf of Town of Gull Lake, RM, of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael and RM of Webb The Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance 2024 Awards of Excellence recognized the municipalities of Town of Gull Lake, RM of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael, and RM of Webb with the Marketing & Communication Award (population under 5,000). The Gull Lake and Rural Regional Alliance collaborated to establish the Invest Gull Lake website in order to promote th
Aug 6, 2024
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How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
5 days ago


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
Mar 4


Gull Lake Wins the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Championship
With a commanding 66% of the final vote, the Gull Lake Recreation Complex has officially been crowned the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Champion , presented by SWT. It’s a win built on community pride, steady support, and the unmistakable flavour of a rink burger that’s become a local legend. This contest brought out the best of the southwest. Communities rallied, shared, and voted with heart—but Gull Lake held strong from start to finish, pushing through each round with mome
Feb 17
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